Cluj-Napoca Padel Market — Supply, Demand & Competition

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts 7 padel clubs in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, or 13.6 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 287,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 95 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Venues
7
Courts/100K
13.6
Population
287K
padelnomics Score
95/100
Key takeaway: Cluj-Napoca is an underserved market with strong potential. At 13.6 courts per 100K residents, the padelnomics Score of 95/100 points to meaningful supply gaps.

Cluj-Napoca currently has 7 padel venues with 39 courts serving 287K residents. The padelnomics Score of 95/100 captures the city's investment potential in a single metric. This analysis breaks down how supply, demand, and competition interact in Cluj-Napoca.

Supply Analysis

Cluj-Napoca has 7 venues and 39 courts — translating to 2.4 venues and 13.6 courts per 100K residents.

Supply is moderate: there is proven demand and an established player base, but still room for new venues — especially in underserved parts of the city.

Metric Value
Venues 7
Courts 39
Venues per 100K residents 2.4
Courts per 100K residents 13.6
Nearest padel court 1.8 km
Data confidence 100%

Demand Signals

The true strength of padel demand in Cluj-Napoca only surfaces in live booking and occupancy data — which venues run hot at which prices, where the market pays a meaningful peak premium, and which slots are structurally empty. These live indicators — median occupancy across all tracked venues, peak/off-peak price spreads, and how both shift month over month — are part of Padelnomics Research. On the public surface the padelnomics Score of 95/100 is the compact read on the demand–supply balance.

Competition Landscape

Within about 15 km of Cluj-Napoca, there are 9 padel venues with 47 courts serving a catchment population of 325K (2.8 venues / 14.5 courts per 100K).

Catchment coverage is moderate. Venues in Cluj-Napoca compete not just with each other but with surrounding locations — a differentiated positioning pays off.

Tennis infrastructure as a signal: There are 94 tennis courts within 25 km. Solid tennis infrastructure points to a sports-oriented population — good conditions for padel growth.

Revenue Potential

Revenue potential for a padel facility in Cluj-Napoca sits directly on the realised hourly rates and the booked occupancy across the year — figures that come from live market data, not assumptions. Per-court revenue estimates, comparison benchmarks against nearby venues, and the sensitivity to price and occupancy swings are part of Padelnomics Research. For a financial model with your own assumptions — court count, build costs, pricing strategy, occupancy scenarios — use the financial planner.

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FAQ

How big is the padel market in Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca has 7 padel venues with 39 courts serving 287K residents. That translates to 13.6 courts per 100,000 people. Within the catchment area of about 15 km, there are 9 venues with 47 courts.

How competitive is the padel market in Cluj-Napoca?

Moderate competition: 2.4 venues per 100K indicate a market with room to grow. Well-positioned new venues can compete effectively.

What is the revenue potential for a padel facility in Cluj-Napoca?

Revenue potential per court in Cluj-Napoca sits on current hourly rates and booked occupancy. Concrete estimates with market benchmarks are part of Padelnomics Research; use the financial planner to model your own assumptions for price, occupancy, and court count.

What are padel court prices in Cluj-Napoca?

Padel court prices in Cluj-Napoca vary between indoor and outdoor facilities and between peak and off-peak hours. City- and venue-level pricing benchmarks — median peak and off-peak rates, P25–P75 spreads — are part of Padelnomics Research.

Is Cluj-Napoca still a good market for new padel facilities?

With a padelnomics Score of 95/100, Cluj-Napoca is among the most promising locations. Meaningful supply gaps and strong demand support new facilities. Model your scenario in the financial planner.

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